Remove Agile Remove Influencer Remove Lean Remove Underperforming Technical Team
article thumbnail

How To Make 2023 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile : if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. And in no particular order we start with: Mark Phillips Mark Phillips High performing teams are motivated by an exceptional vision.

2023 397
article thumbnail

Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Recognising the Signs of a Failing Product Owner

Scrum.org

In the world of product development, the role of a product owner is pivotal. They're the bridge between the development team and the stakeholders, ensuring that the product being developed aligns with the vision and delivers value. Because you don't just need agility, you need Naked Agility.

article thumbnail

Ad Hoc Project Management: The Art of Chaos and Confusion

MPUG

There may be some measure of formalism, but little tracking or attempts at interventions to control or influence the project. Perhaps we would choose an Agile approach such as Scrum in those cases, not an entire abandonment of any project management principles. Ad hoc is a degradation further. Random number in, random number out.

article thumbnail

125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

Whether you are just starting out, developing your project manager resume, or a seasoned professional, mastering the Project Management Buzzwords is non-negotiable. Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value.

article thumbnail

Could a Scrum GPT Challenge Scrum Masters?

Scrum.org

The job market is currently challenging for many agile practitioners, particularly Scrum Masters. Many are looking for new opportunities, while an increasing number of organizations consider the benefits they contribute to a team’s overall success. Exciting news for Agile enthusiasts! a game-changer in the world of Agile.

ChatGPT 165
article thumbnail

Shift-Left, Shift-Right, Keep Middle

Velociteach

Shift-left is an Agile/DevOps call to action. For large and complex projects, engage them during the pre-initiation stage when the business case is being developed. Critical assumptions and decisions set the project context during these formative stages, influencing planning and execution. It also avoids unnecessary delays.